Bennett & Bourchier is a well established family business. We run a mixed broadacre cropping and livestock enterprise, with farms across Western Victoria, and take pride in investing in our land, our people and our machinery. Our crew tends to stay with us for a long time. We are proud of our robust team culture. Sheep are a big part of our business, and this is a newly created role as we further expand our operations and our team.

Key duties
Daily sheep care, including checking stock, feed and water
Mustering and moving sheep (working dogs are a plus)
Yard work, including drafting, drenching and vaccinating
Helping at lambing, lamb marking and shearing time
Feeding out and supplementary feeding when needed
Building and repairing fences
Checking, fixing and maintaining water pipes, troughs and tanks
Using a chainsaw to clear fallen timber and tidy fence lines
General farm maintenance and helping out across the business when needed




Following all farm policies and procedures and taking part in toolbox meetings

About you

You will be a practical person who enjoys working with livestock and takes pride in a job well done. You will have:
Previous livestock experience (essential)
Positive stock handling skills and a calm, patient approach
Experience working with stock dogs (advantage)
Experience with fencing and fixing water pipes, troughs and tanks
A strong work ethic and the ability to use your initiative
Positive communication skills
The ability to work alone and as part of a team
A current driver's licence
Understanding of Livestock Production Assurance requirements (advantage)
Telehandler or forklift licence (advantage)

What's on offer:
Competitive hourly and overtime rate
Bring your own working dogs
Work vehicle provided
A supportive family business that values its people

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